This article was originally published in http://www.express.co.uk The Houthi rebels Photo by Kwaku Panti Osei on Unsplash in Yemen are now in the firing line as the next militant group about to feel the wrath of the West. Their insurgency against the internationally-recognised government of Yemen started way back in 2004, and after twoContinue reading “Keir Starmer must wake up – Houthis have to be dealt with to end Red Sea chaos”
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Trump’s Aid Pause Lets Russia Tighten Its Grip as Ukraine Defences Falter
US Stops Weapons Supply To Ukraine The United States has paused weapons supplies to Ukraine, including critical air defence interceptors, artillery shells, missiles, and rockets. The decision to suspend military aid to Ukraine will likely force Ukrainian forces to continue to husband materiel, although the exact timing of the planned deliveries that the UnitedContinue reading “Trump’s Aid Pause Lets Russia Tighten Its Grip as Ukraine Defences Falter”
Britain’s Illusion of Neutrality: Why Iran Sees the UK as Fair Game
Immediately following the US attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities over the weekend, British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Defence Secretary John Healey were quick to issue their statements that the UK had not been directly involved. US attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities The truth is, however, that the UK *has* been involved inContinue reading “Britain’s Illusion of Neutrality: Why Iran Sees the UK as Fair Game”
Boost to UK defence and trade as Carrier Strike Group arrives in the Indo-Pacific
Port visits to Singapore, Indonesia, Japan, and Republic of Korea will boost UK trade and defence cooperation. UK security and growth has received a boost as the UK-led international Carrier Strike Group (CSG25) began operations in the Indo-Pacific. Led by the aircraft carrier, HMS Prince of Wales, CSG25 has undertaken a joint exercise withContinue reading “Boost to UK defence and trade as Carrier Strike Group arrives in the Indo-Pacific”
Stuart Crawford: The UK’s Role in Any US Action Against Iran Should Remain Limited
The current question is whether the UK should allow its territory and facilities to be used in support of potential US strikes on Iran. While it’s a serious issue, many of the key considerations have already been tested and weighed. Even if the UK were to deny the US access toContinue reading “Stuart Crawford: The UK’s Role in Any US Action Against Iran Should Remain Limited”